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Morning Glory Muffins

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 16 muffins
Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup grated apple
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
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  • Stir in shredded carrots, grated apple, raisins, chopped walnuts, pineapple, and shredded coconut.
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  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange juice.
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  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
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  • Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 375°F and continue baking for another 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 230mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Morning Glory Muffins
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